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Erebus (ĕr`ĭbəs), in Greek religion and mythology, personification of darkness. According to Hesiod, Erebus sprang from Chaos and was the father of Day. His name was sometimes used for Hades. Erebus Mount. a volcano in Antarctica, on Ross Island: discovered by Sir James Ross in 1841 and named after his ship. Height: 3794 m (12 448 ft.) Erebus personification and god of darkness. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 381] See : Night Erebus god of underground darkness. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 319] See : Underworld How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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